ONE DAY WORKSHOP

ON
“Testing of Surge Arresters as per latest
Standards: IEC 60099-4 and IS 15086-4 ”
( 19th January 2018 )

Impulse Current Generator: 100kV, 300kJ Impulse Current

Test facility for ZnO blocks upto 12kV rating

Accelerated Ageing setup on ZnO Residual voltage on

Blocks Arresters

Organized by
HIGH VOLTAGE DIVISION
Central Power Research Institute
(Govt. of India Society, Ministry of Power)
Prof. Sir. C.V.Raman Road, P.B. No.8066, Sadashivanagar P.O. , Bengaluru - 560 080, India
Web: www.cpri.in
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Surge arrester is an important component in power system used for
over voltage protection. This protects equipment from lightning and switching
over voltages due to lightning and switching operation. Different types of
arresters were in use and recent trend is to use gapless metal oxide surge
arresters in most of the cases. The testing of surge arresters before
installation at site is very important for their successful operation at site.
These surge arresters undergo various Routine, Acceptance and Type tests as
per the National / International Standards. The Type tests which validate the
basic design of arrester elements and assembly are carried out in a third party
independent testing laboratory. The quality of assembly part of manufacturing
process is checked through routine tests carried out on every assembled
arrester in the factory. The acceptance tests are carried out on a
predetermined number of samples either in the manufacturing premises or in a
third party laboratory. As these tests prove the basic design and quality of
assembled product, It is very important that the engineers witnessing either
the Routine / Acceptance test at manufacturer premises or Type tests at third
party laboratory shall have a good knowledge and understanding of the
various tests to be conducted, and the interpretation of test results. A practical
exposure of the witnessing engineers to various tests that are conducted in
third party laboratory on surge arrester blocks and assembled arresters is
essential. In addition the witnessing engineers shall also have an
understanding of the equipment required for testing, its accuracy, and
calibration requirements etc. in order to witness the tests more authoritatively
and interpreting the test results more confidently. A Knowledge of basics of
surge arresters and the generation, measurement and calibration of impulse
currents will aid the witness engineer to enhance the knowledge.

Realizing its importance, CPRI is organizing a One day Workshop on “Testing

of Surge Arresters as per latest Standards: IEC 60099-4 and IS 15086-4.” On
19th January 2018.

The workshop will expose the participants to various topics related to the
surge arresters.

TOPICS COVERED:
 Basics of metal oxide arrester.
 Testing of arresters (Type, routine and acceptance).
 Demonstration of the type tests which include:
- Lightning, switching impulse residual voltage measurement
- operating duty test, repetitive charge transfer capability test,
temporary over voltage test and reference voltage measurement on
ZnO blocks in the laboratory.
 Demonstration of routine and acceptance tests on arresters like :

Residual Voltage measurement, Reference Voltage measurement and

Power loss measurement on sections of assembled arresters / blocks.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Engineers from power utilities, manufacturers & researchers in power
system installation and any other interested personnel in the field.

VENUE
Impulse Current Laboratory, Central Power Research Institute, Prof. Sir.
C.V. Raman Road, Sadashivanagar P.O, Bengaluru-560080

REGISTRATION
1) Delegates from Industry: Rs. 5,000/- * + 18% GST
2) Faculty Members of any Educational Institution & Utilities /
Electricity Boards (DISCOMs & Govt. Utilities only): Rs.3,500/- + 18
% GST
3) Students: Rs.2,500/- + 18 % GST

* Group discount for an organization for the sponsorship of

a) Minimum 3 participants --- 10% of the total amount
b) 4 or more participants --- 20% of the total amount

Registration fee to be paid by DD drawn in favour of "Senior Accounts Officer,

CPRI, Bangalore" payable at Bangalore, along with duly filled in Registration
form and to be submitted to the program coordinator on or before 15th
January 2018. The registration is done on first come first serve basis.

Registration fee includes kit, course notes, certificate, Lunch & Tea on the day
of the workshop.

TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION

CPRI will try to provide accommodation in its Guest House (twin share basis)
on chargeable basis, subject to availability. The request for
accommodation may please be sent in advance to the program
coordinator.

 Bangalore is well connected by Road, Rail and Air.

 Participants have to make their own travel arrangements.
 CPRI is situated on the road between Mekhri Circle and Tata
Institute Circle (Indian Institute of Science).
 CPRI PROFILE
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) set up in 1960 by the Government
of India, functions as a National organization for applied research in power
sector and also serves as an Independent Laboratory for testing and
certification of power equipment. CPRI is a member of STL (Short Circuit
Testing Liaison) of Europe and is accredited by M/s ASTA of UK. CPRI also
provides consultancy services on various facets of power sector. CPRI has
expertise in the area of Simulation, Diagnostics, System Analysis and
Testing. CPRI laboratories have modern equipment needed for Power
system simulation, Short circuit testing, Diagnostics of equipment,
Materials Engineering, Seismic qualification etc. CPRI has experienced
faculty in different subjects concerned to power sector with practical
experience in their areas of interest, as well as extensive experience in
presenting courses/seminars. Over the period, CPRI officers have gained
lot of practical knowledge concerning to testing and operational problems
of the industry. CPRI is a leading provider of Training and Continuing
Education to Utilities, PSUs across the country for the past 50 years. CPRI
is continually setting new standards in training and continuing education
from basic theoretical information to practical hands-on electrical
equipment training. CPRI courses have made substantial impact on the
level of training and education to India's electricity utilities, manufacturing
companies, transmission and distribution companies. By upgrading the
occupational skill of technical workers, CPRI training courses have
improved the career path of many electrical personnel as well as
contributed to an improvement in electricity efficiency, plant productivity,
electrical system reliability an overall competitiveness of Indian Industry.

HIGH VOLTAGE DIVISION

The division undertakes quality assurance tests on all electrical equipment
as per National (IS) and International Standards like BS, IEC, ANSI,
Canadian standards etc. All the test facilities are of the state of the art type
and compare well with the facilities available at other International
laboratories like KEMA-Holland, CESI, Italy, IREQ, Canada etc., provides
consultancy on transmission line insulation related problems and develops
indigenous high voltage test and measurement systems.

Registration form shall be sent by email / fax / post to :

Shri. C. Prabhakar & Shri. Jithin Pauly P.
( Programme coordinators )
HIGH VOLTAGE DIVISION
Central Power Research Institute
Prof. Sir. C.V. Raman Road, Post Box No.8066, Sadashivanagar Post Office, Bengaluru–560 080
Tel : 080-23601905(2381) Telefax : 080-23601917, Mob : 9620078473, 9845152154, 8861556520
Email: kanya@cpri.in, prabhakar@cpri.in , jithin@cpri.in